Associate Program Administrator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Duties Description The Health Program Administrator (HPA) will assist providers in resolving problems by interpreting vaccine program guidelines and regulations; provide information; respond to routine correspondence and inquiries; and gathering information as needed. The incumbent will demonstrate their understanding of existing federal and State laws, rules and regulations, requirements, and procedures pertaining to the federal Vaccines for Children (VFC), Program and NYS Vaccines for Adults (VFA), and program to ensure provider compliance. They will also review and process updates to provider's agreements in the New York State Immunization Information System (NYSIIS).

The HPA will conduct outreach to providers that have not complied with the NYS regulations and requirement; track and process annual provider recertifications or annual review surveys; conduct outreach to providers that have not complied with these requirements; and prepare and contribute to reports, policies, procedures, guidance, trainings, and correspondence concerning program standards for providers. The incumbent will track and process new provider enrollment submissions for participation in the Vaccines for Children, Vaccines for Adults, and special initiatives. Minimum Qualifications Permanent transfer candidates: Current Department of Health (DOH) employee with permanent or contingent-permanent status as a Health Program Administrator (G18); OR current NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service in a title eligible to transfer under Section 52.6, Section 70.1, or Section 70.4 of the Civil Service Law to a Health Program Administrator (G18), Health Program Administrator Trainee 1 (NS), or Health Program Administrator Trainee 2 (NS)

For more information on the types of transfers, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinations for your title, visit the following: website.https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/index.cfm. Public candidates: Active list candidate on the New York State Department of Civil Service's Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list #26-570 with a score of 100 or higher. NY HELPS*: To be eligible for a NY HELPS appointment, the candidate must have: Health Program Administrator Trainee 1: Four years of experience in the administration, supervision, and oversight of agency programs including but not limited to the design, implementation, administration, management, operation, and assessment of program effectiveness

Health Program Administrator Trainee 2: Five years of experience in the administration, supervision, and oversight of agency programs including but not limited to the design, implementation, administration, management, operation, and assessment of program effectiveness. Health Program Administrator: Six years of experience in the administration, supervision, and oversight of agency programs including but not limited to the design, implementation, administration, management, operation, and assessment of program effectiveness. Substitutions for all levels: An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will possess excellent written and oral communication skills. They will have a strong background in customer service and working within a team. They will be able to produce a high level of accuracy when working with details and following procedures; the ability to multitask and readily reprioritize tasks; and proficiency using and entering information into online database systems.

Additional Comments One full-time competitive or non-competitive permanent appointment opportunity available. For additional information about NY HELPS Program, please refer to https://www.cs.ny.gov/help/index.cfm Position may be filled at a trainee level (equated to a 14 or 16) or Grade 18, depending upon the qualifications of the candidate. Transfer candidates may be asked for their Social Security Number to verify your transfer eligibility

For more information on transfer types, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinants for your title, visit the following website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm Degrees awarded from educational institutions outside of the United States, or its territories must be independently verified for equivalency. Please see: https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm for additional information. This position is part of the NYS HELPS program

No examination is required. This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation. We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including: Holiday & Paid Time Off Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Pension from New York State Employees' Retirement System Shift & Geographic pay differentials Affordable Health Care options Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost NYS Deferred Compensation plan Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S

Savings Bonds And many more... The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities

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